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This Weekend's GTHA Storms Are a Preview of Your Next Insurance Bill

  Monday August 3, 2026 A tornado warning near Niagara, up to 50 mm of rain across the GTHA, and flood watches from Peel to Durham. It's a rough long weekend — and a live example of why your home insurance renewal keeps climbing. What Happened This Weekend Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for most of the GTHA on Sunday, warning of localized rainfall exceeding 50 mm. A tornado warning was briefly issued for the St. Catharines–Niagara Falls area before being lifted. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Credit Valley Conservation both issued flood outlook statements, warning that rivers and creeks could rise well above normal levels with a "higher potential for flooding." If this feels familiar, it's because it is. Canada's 2026 severe weather season started earlier and harder than usual — and insurers have already been telling shareholders about it for months. The storm soaking your basement window well this weekend is the same category...
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Protests Erupt in Athens on Rail Crash Anniversary

On the second anniversary of Greece's deadliest rail crash, Athens witnessed massive protests as frustration over systemic failures boiled over. The tragic accident, which occurred on February 28, 2023, claimed the lives of 57 people when a passenger train collided with a freight train near the Tempi gorge in central Greece.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets, demanding justice for the victims and accountability from the government. The protests, which were part of a general strike, saw participation from various sectors, including air, sea, and rail transport workers. The demonstrators chanted slogans and carried banners, expressing their anger over the lack of progress in addressing the safety gaps that led to the crash.

In Athens, the protest turned violent as hooded youths hurled petrol bombs at police and attempted to storm the barricades in front of the parliament. Riot police responded with tear gas and stun grenades, leading to clashes that left several people injured.

The government's handling of the disaster has been heavily criticized, with many accusing it of covering up evidence and failing to initiate a parliamentary inquiry into political responsibility. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' administration has denied any wrongdoing, stating that it is up to the judiciary to investigate the accident.


As the nation mourns the victims, the protests reflect the deep-seated mistrust of the government and the demand for accountability and justice.


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